Stackhousia

noun

Stack·​hou·​sia

stakˈhau̇zēə

: a genus of xerophytic mostly Australasian herbs (family Stackhousiaceae) having yellow or white and often gamopetalous flowers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from John Stackhouse †1819 English botanist + New Latin -ia

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